Outer Banks grocery and convenience stores appear in the forms of open air markets, general stores, seafood shacks, supermarkets, chain stores, camping supply shops and wine stores. Duck into a convenient store directly off the road to pick up some drinks and snacks to enjoy on the beach while also checking out the awesome selection of Outer Banks t-shirts. Or if you’re looking for groceries to last the entire vacation, swing by a large store to stock up on necessities, like deli meats, freshly baked bread and cartons of ice cream. Some of the Outer Banks grocery and convenience stores have been serving the area for over a century and are beloved household names, while others are innovative establishments that work to bring funky foods and drinks to their patrons. Whatever your food and drink needs might be during your vacation, be sure to check out different Outer Banks grocery and convenience stores to make sure you’re not missing out on any food shopping fun.
Outer Banks Shopping by Area
Corolla | Duck & Southern Shores | Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills & Nags Head
Roanoke Island & Manteo | Hatteras Island | Ocracoke Island
Outer Banks Shopping by Category
Outer Banks Grocery & Convenience Store
42676 N.C. Highway 12, Avon
Askins Creek Store is located at the southern end of Avon and open year-round. This general store has a good selection of beach apparel and quality shirts, iconic gifts, local interest books and their registered trademarks like Kinnakeet, Canadian Hole and Kite Point. The car wash and gas pumps are open 24/7. There is free air and a touch-free car wash with undercarriage wash. The self-serve food court offers a coffee, espresso and cappuccino bar. They also have a selection of domestic and international wines and beer, cold drinks, N.C. lottery tickets and fishing licenses. The friendly staff is always ready to help and get you in and out so you can get on with your vacation.
Askins Creek Store is located at the southern end of Avon and open year-round. This general store has a good selection of beach apparel and quality...read more
Askins Creek Store is located at the southern end of Avon and open year-round. This...read more
Outer Banks Grocery & Convenience Store
1341 Colington Road, Kill Devil Hills
At Billy’s Seafood they stock plenty of fresh, local seafood, so pick some up to prepare your own feast at home tonight. They’re a great stop for local soft-shell crabs in season, and they also have convenience items, seasonings, beer and wine. The fresh, homemade tuna salad they sell here is some of the best you'll find anywhere; buy more than you think you'll need.
At Billy’s Seafood they stock plenty of fresh, local seafood, so pick some up to prepare your own feast at home tonight. They’re a great stop for local soft...read more
At Billy’s Seafood they stock plenty of fresh, local seafood, so pick some up to...read more
Outer Banks Grocery & Convenience Store
40374 N.C. Highway 12, Avon
This drive-thru beverage store offers a huge variety of beer, wine (no hard liquor) and beverages, and you never have to leave your car – the cartender brings your order to you. You may also walk into the Breeze Thru General Store, which has everything you would expect from a convenience store but so much more, including lottery tickets, vaping supplies, cell phone minutes, phone accessories, an ATM, ice, propane, firewood, 5-gallon water jugs, wine, hats and, of course, the famous Breeze Thru T-Shirts. Breeze Thru also offers the only keg service on Hatteras Island. The store, which features Sunoco gas, is located at milepost 55 and is open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. seven days a week. You gotta do the Breeze Thru!
This drive-thru beverage store offers a huge variety of beer, wine (no hard liquor) and beverages, and you never have to leave your car – the cartender...read more
This drive-thru beverage store offers a huge variety of beer, wine (no hard liquor) and...read more
Outer Banks Grocery & Convenience Store
23781 N.C. Highway 12, Rodanthe
Established and run by the O’Neal family, this gas station and convenience store offers groceries, snacks, drinks, RV and camping supplies, bait and tackle and an ATM. A true one-stop shop, it also carries t-shirts, souvenirs, hardware and firewood. The clerk and registration desk for North Beach Campground is here. Stop by to get local information from the friendly staff.
Established and run by the O’Neal family, this gas station and convenience store offers groceries, snacks, drinks, RV and camping supplies, bait and tackle...read more
Established and run by the O’Neal family, this gas station and convenience store offers groceries, snacks,...read more
Outer Banks Grocery & Convenience Store
Ocracoke Civic & Business Association Contributor
950 Irvin Garrish Highway, Ocracoke
The Variety Store is the one-stop island shop where you'll find fresh produce, hand-cut meats, beer and wine and almost all of your grocery needs. It's also the place for t-shirts, beach supplies, ice, household items, over-the-counter medicines, toiletries and gifts. The front foyer has a bulletin board and racks containing local announcements, news, menus, advertisements and information about island happenings. The hardware store next door offers tools, hardware and electrical, home, garden and automotive supplies. They're open seven days a week in season.
The Variety Store is the one-stop island shop where you'll find fresh produce, hand-cut meats, beer and wine and almost all of your grocery needs. It's also...read more
The Variety Store is the one-stop island shop where you'll find fresh produce, hand-cut meats,...read more
Outer Banks Grocery & Convenience Store
Opened in 1976, Wee Winks was the first store ever to set up shop in Duck. Throughout remodeling their building and expanding their selection, Winks remains a staple in Duck for residents and visitors thanks to its reputation for keeping it fresh. Breakfast sandwiches on fresh-baked biscuits and bagels as well as cinnamon buns baked every morning round out the pastry case full of muffins, crumb cakes, fritters, brownies and cookies. Late riser? Come in for lunch. Wee Winks offers Angus burgers, barbecue, fried chicken sandwiches, hot dogs and fries. Subs are made to order, and the full deli menu features Thumann's meats and cheeses sliced to order and an array of homemade cold salads. When planning dinner, stop in for fresh ground beef, steaks and boneless, skinless chicken. They even carry a few gluten-free items, gourmet cheeses, dips, spreads and cured sausages. Wee Winks still carries all the vacation essentials they are known for like snacks and drinks, beer (they have an impressive selection of microbrews), wine, ice, bread, milk, cereal, over-the-counter medicines, newspapers, cleaning supplies, suntan lotion and much more. Before you leave, pick a cigar from the eclectic selection in the humidor cabinet.
Opened in 1976, Wee Winks was the first store ever to set up shop in Duck. Throughout remodeling their building and expanding their selection, Winks remains...read more
Opened in 1976, Wee Winks was the first store ever to set up shop in...read more
Outer Banks Grocery & Convenience Store
Austin’s features a variety of seafood including crab meat, shrimp, oysters, clams, fish, scallops, crabs, live lobsters, lobster tails and snow crab legs....read more
Outer Banks Grocery & Convenience Store
Whether you’re cooking in, looking for a seafood meal or want some seafood to take home, stop here for fresh, local seafood, including fish, crab and ...read more
Outer Banks Grocery & Convenience Store
Next door to the world-famous Awful Arthur’s Oyster Bar is this shop, where you can buy Awful Arthur’s t-shirts, sweatshirts and beachwear as well as great...read more
Outer Banks Grocery & Convenience Store
Bob's Frisco Tackle and Convenience offers everything you need for fishing – bait and tackle, gear, ice, beer and wine, drinks, convenience items, rod and...read more
Outer Banks Grocery & Convenience Store
The original drive-thru convenience store has been on the Outer Banks for more than 35 years and has become a tradition for visitors and locals alike. The...read more
Outer Banks Grocery & Convenience Store
Buxton Seafood specializes in selling local seafood. Fish, clams, shrimp, scallops, oysters, crabs and more are available from this shop, where you can...read more